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Senators Won't Veto Clean Air Bill, but Have Disagreements

Senators Won't Veto Clean Air Bill, but Have Disagreements

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

A Senator dismisses claims of vetoing the Clean Air Bill, noting that while the Senate generally supports the legislation, specific points require further joint committee discussion.

  • •Senator Wutthichat Kalayanamit stated on May 6, 2026, that senators will not veto the Clean Air Bill.
  • •The Senate supports the bill's benefits for the public but has specific points of disagreement.
  • •A joint committee from both houses will be established to study these differing viewpoints.

Overview

  • •On May 6, 2026, Senator Wutthichat Kalayanamit was interviewed at the Parliament Building.
  • •Senator Wutthichat Kalayanamit stated that it is impossible for senators to veto the Clean Air Bill.
  • •Senator Wutthichat Kalayanamit mentioned that all senators agree the bill is beneficial to the public.
  • •The Senate has some points of disagreement with the draft Clean Air Bill.
  • •A joint committee from both the Senate and House of Representatives will be formed to study the differing points.
  • •The joint committee will be formed to resolve the disagreements on certain points of the Clean Air Bill.
  • •Senator Wutthichat Kalayanamit emphasized the need to listen to all parties' opinions.
  • •There is a stated need to give operators time to adjust to the new regulations, ensuring a balance with public health benefits.

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Key Quotes

Wutthichat Kalayanamit
"It is impossible. All senators agree. It is a beneficial law for the people, but there are some points the Senate disagrees with."
เป็นไปไม่ได้ สว. ทุกคนเห็นตรงกัน เป็นร่างกฎหมายที่เกิดประโยชน์ต่อประชาชน แต่มีบางประเด็นวุฒิสภาไม่เห็นด้วย
Wutthichat Kalayanamit
"We must listen to all opinions."
ต้องรับฟังความเห็นทุกฝ่าย

Key Entities

Person

Wutthichat Kalayanamit(วุฒิชาติ กัลยาณมิตร)
Senator and Chairman of the special committee considering the Clean Air Bill.

Organization

Senator(สว.)ℹ️
Members of the Thai Senate involved in the legislative process.
Cabinet(ครม.)ℹ️
The Council of Ministers of Thailand, responsible for government policy.
Joint Committee of 2 Houses(กมธ.ร่วม 2 สภา)
A committee formed by members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Law

Clean Air Bill(ร่าง พ.ร.บ.อากาศสะอาด)
The draft legislation concerning the management of clean air.

Place

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)
The legislative complex in Bangkok where parliamentary sessions are held.